Community Corner
🌱 Kellogg native Darlene Pollard remembered by family across North Idaho
Coming up: BOCC: Community Development on the Kellogg Patch calendar

Coffee in hand, Kellogg? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Kellogg native Darlene Pollard remembered by family across North Idaho
Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Kelloggfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Cloudy with a shower, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.
- Friday: Cooler with a bit of snow, temps: high: 42, low: 25.
- Saturday: Colder with low clouds, with a high of 30 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Darlene Y. Pollard, 90 (cdapress.com) — A North Idaho family is mourning Darlene Pollard, who was born in Kellogg in 1935 and later made her home in Rathdrum. The 90-year-old mother of 10 passed away Dec. 13, with services set for Dec. 27 in Rathdrum and Post Falls. Friends can share memories through her online guestbook.
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Find out what's happening in Kelloggfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Kellogg
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🗓 Events Nearby
- BOCC: Community Development
Kootenai Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
10:00 am - SEE Into Our Future at Safe Passage
Safe Passage , 850 N. 4th St. , CDA
3:00 pm - The Discovery Zone-Indoor Playground
708 N Division St , Pinehurst
6:00 pm - Planning & Zoning Commission - 6:00 PM
Kootenai Public Meetings , 451 Government Way , Coeur d'Alene
6:00 pm - Indoor Playground & Cafe Open Hours @ Real Life Athol (FREE)
30447 N Roughstock Rd , Athol
8:00 pm - Sunset Falls
Pinot's Palette , 728 N 4th St , Coeur d'Alene
3:30 pm - Electric Winter
Pinot's Palette , 728 N 4th St , Coeur d'Alene
7:30 pm - Drop In & DIY
Pinot's Palette , 728 N 4th St , Coeur d'Alene
7:30 pm - Afterschool Adventures: Hayden (FREE)
8385 N Government Wy , Hayden Lake
10:30 pm - YogaFaith In Person Classes
Barre Length + Strength , 9040 Hess St , Hayden
11:00 am - Don't Drink The Water
Black Lodge , 206 N 3rd St , Coeur d'Alene
6:00 pm - Son of Brad
Albertini's Gem Bar , 220 6th St , Wallace
7:00 pm
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Kellogg PatchAM possible:
- Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - A Drop In The Potion — (208) 500-1867
Natural Wellness Meets Everyday & 1st Response Preparedness
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Enjoy some DEQ-themed holiday cards!
Images: - "Please don't dump it on Crumpit (Properly dispose of waste)" - nobody likes litter. Put trash where it belongs, and protect waterways by… (Nextdoor )
- Idaho Staffing posted a job opening for Microsoft Power Platform & Copilot Solutions Architect in Kellogg. Apply here.
- Silver Mountain Resort posted a job opening for Lunchbucket Cashier Short Order Cook in Kellogg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kellogg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Coeur d'Alene
- Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Coeur d'Alene metro area (santafenewmexican.com)
- Idaho Catholic youth group sees record attendance growth (catholicvote.org)
- BLM: Migrating eagle population peaked early this year (krem.com)
Hayden Lake
- Legals for December, 24 2025 (cdapress.com)
Ok Kellogg! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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